Technology Timeline

Tamagotchi

Nov 23, 1996

Year: 1996
Invention: Tamagotchi
Inventor: Aki Maita
Description: Handheld pet simulation game

iPod

Oct 23, 2001

Year: 2001
Invention: iPod
Inventor: Tony Fadell
Description: Multipurpose media player that is portable and allows users to keep and play various music.

Nintendo DS

Nov 21, 2004

Year: 2004
Invention: Nintendo DS
Inventor: Satoru Okada
Description: Dual-screen handheld gaming system with a touchpad

Nintendo Wii

Nov 19, 2006

Year: 2006
Invention: Nintendo Wii
Inventor: Shigeru Muyamoto
Description: Home game console that made use of a wireless remote that used motion-sensing in conjunction with regular controls

Amazon Kindle

Nov 19, 2007

Year: 2007
Invention: Amazon Kindle
Inventor: Martin Eberhard, Marc Tarpenning
Description: E-reader that allows users to purchase, store and read e-books, magazines, and other digital media.